Monday, August 29, 2011

Kindergarten!!!

I am still amazed that Gracyn is in Kindergarten. She started last Wednesday at Rancho Romero Elementary in Alamo, CA. She was so excited her first day of school. Her teacher this year will be Mrs. Coffin. She is an a.m. kindergartener so she goes to school from 8:15 to 11:35 Monday through Friday. I am so excited for her and can't wait to see what she learns this year and the new friends she will make. Wow my first born is growing up! Enjoy the pictures.

Mrs. Coffin and Gracyn

Gracyn and Avery, her best bud
Daddy and Gracyn
3 buddies from Preschool
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Quote of the Day

"Where there is coffee.....there are muffins!" - Gracyn Ard

Monday, August 22, 2011

Dinner at the Ard's

"I'm sorry, that's what we are eating"
"No you can't have something else"
"You are going to spill your milk"
"Sit Still"
"Eat with your silverware"
"It's not spicy"
"Stop sticking your fingers in that"
"Eat your food don't play with it"
"You need to finish what is on your plate"
"Don't rub your food on your face"
"You're going to spill"
"Oh, just try it"
"Take your feet of the table"
"Don't stick that in your nose"
"Dip is for dipping, not licking"
"Milk is for drinking not dipping"
"Use your napkin"
"Chew with your mouth closed"
"Just stop talking for 2 seconds and take a bite"
"I don't know what we are having for dessert"
"I'm not telling you how many bites, just finish it"
"it's getting cold"
"Stop dropping your silverware on the floor"
"You need to have at least one bite of everything"
"Did you just spit that out?"
"You can sing when you are done eating"
"It's NOT spicy!"
"Chew your food"
"No tooting at the table"
"Use your napkin, not your clothes"
"Come on, it's not salty"
"No you can't put honey on it"
"Stop blowing bubbles"
"Keep your food on your plate"
"I don't know what we are having tomorrow night for dinner"
"You can't have dessert unless you eat it all"
"You're almost done"
"I didn't give him/her more that you"
"You're welcome"
"Yes, you can be excused."....................

Want to come to dinner?



Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Who's Who




All of our babies at 6 months old!

Gracyn
Lucy
Michael

Half a Year Already???

Yes, it's true.... Lucy is 6 months old. She is so darn sweet. She is rolling all over the place and is so close to sitting. She smiles all the time and loves laughing at Gracyn and Michael. We just started feeding her rice cereal. The first try, she wasn't so sure what to think but by night 2.... she LOVED it! We can't sit down for a meal with her without her looking for her dinner too. She tried bananas for the first time over the weekend and of course she loved them. It is safe to say that avocados, which we tried tonight, are not her favorite. Here are some pictures of our little cutie.







Monday, August 1, 2011

Gracyn is 5!!!!!!!

Our sweet little Gracyn turned 5 last Monday. I am still completely shocked that we have a 5 year old. Time really does go by so quickly. Gracyn has the best little (actually big) personality. She is such a sweet little girl, very caring and friendly. She does have her fair share of sassy too. She loves the be the leader (aka in charge). Although at times this can be challenging, I wouldn't have it any other way. She is definitely going to be a very strong woman some day. Gracyn is VERY girlie! She wears a dress everyday and never forgets the accessories. She loves art, playing with bugs and snails, reading books, playing games, singing and dancing, and riding her bike. She has such a sweet tooth which I think she must have inherited from both myself and Dave. Actually she reminds me, "All my teeth are sweet mommy." Our little 5 year old will be starting kindergarten this month too. We are so very blessed to have such an amazing little girl. Happy Birthday Gracyn!